Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi NikeDangote Cement has officially opened a new cement plant in Attingué, about 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at a launch ceremony in Abidjan. Covering 50 hectares, the plant has a production capacity of 3 million tonnes per year, making it one of the group’s largest facilities outside Nigeria. The project represents an investment of 100 billion CFA francs and reflects Aliko Dangote’s vision of a self-sufficient Africa capable of transforming its own resources. Côte d’Ivoire is now the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement production unit.…

By Atoyebi Nike Nigeria has launched the Net-Zero Nature-Positive Project (NZNP) to tackle climate change and achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2060. The initiative was inaugurated on Monday at an inception workshop in Abuja. The Director of Forestry at the Federal Ministry of Environment, Halima Bawa-Bwari, described the project as a turning point in Nigeria’s climate journey. She said it would strengthen coordination among institutions, restore degraded ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and unlock green investment opportunities. Bawa-Bwari explained that Nigeria’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions reflect more ambitious climate targets and nature-based solutions. “Our efforts should go beyond emissions reduction. This…

By Atoyebi Nike The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm that neurological disorders are responsible for over 11 million deaths globally every year. The agency is calling on governments to take immediate, coordinated action to address what it described as a growing public health crisis. The warning came with the launch of WHO’s Global Status Report on Neurology on Tuesday, which revealed that more than 3 billion people, representing over 40 percent of the world’s population, are affected by neurological conditions. Common conditions include stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetic neuropathy, meningitis, and epilepsy. WHO Assistant Director-General for Health Promotion,…

By Atoyebi Nike Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Mbah made the announcement on Tuesday during a press conference held in Enugu, the state capital. He said his decision was guided by a desire to serve the people of Enugu more effectively and to align with the APC’s development vision. “Today, after a long period of reflection, we have decided to leave the PDP and join the APC,” Mbah said. The governor expressed confidence that the APC platform would offer greater opportunities for collaboration and growth,…

By Atoyebi Nike The Federal Government has dispatched an eight-member rapid response team to Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of Jigawa State to contain an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease on a commercial farm and curb further spread across the region. The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development announced the intervention in a statement by Ben Bem Goong, Director of Press and Public Relations. The team was led by Dr. Adeniyi Adedoyin, Director of the Project Coordinating Unit and Coordinator of the National Programme for the Control of Foot and Mouth Disease. It included veterinary experts from the Ministry and…

By Atoyebi Nike The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged a comprehensive review of the civil service disciplinary control system to drive culture change, reorient values, and address delays in resolving disciplinary cases. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan. Olaopa made the call during a one-day joint retreat between the Commission and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. He described the relationship between the two institutions as “Siamese twins” due to their shared responsibilities…

By Atoyebi Nike The Nigerian Air Force has opened online registration for the Airmen and Airwomen Basic Military Training Course 46 for 2025. This gives interested Nigerians a chance to join the service. In a statement signed by Air Vice Marshal A.H. Bakari on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, the Air Force said the application is free and will be open from October 14 to November 25, 2025. All applications must be submitted through the official portal at www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng. Applicants are advised to read all instructions carefully before completing the form. After submitting their application, candidates must…

By Atoyebi Nike The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has kept its global oil demand and supply outlook for 2025 unchanged, according to its Monthly Oil Market Report released on Monday. OPEC highlighted jet fuel as the main contributor to demand growth next year, supported by a rebound in international air travel and steady mobility in emerging markets. Gasoline is projected to take the lead in 2026. The group expects global oil demand to increase by 1.29 million barrels per day to 105.14 million barrels per day in 2025 and by another 1.38 million barrels per day to 106.52…

By Atoyebi Nike The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has called for stronger cooperation among insurance companies across West Africa to tackle the growing economic risks caused by climate change. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 West African Insurance Companies Association Education Conference in Lagos, Uzoka-Anite urged insurers to adopt joint strategies that address shared vulnerabilities. Represented by Ali Mohammed, Director of the Home Finance Department, she said the conference theme, “The West African Insurer in the Face of Climate Change,” reflects the urgent need for regional action. She noted that climate change has become both a…

By Atoyebi Nike A political group in Kogi State has declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his leadership style and reform agenda, which they described as crucial to Nigeria’s economic recovery and national development. The Kogi West FGYB Legacy Group made the declaration after a strategic meeting of stakeholders from the seven Local Government Areas of Kogi West Senatorial District, held in Kabba, Kogi State. In a communiqué signed by Kingsley Olorunfemi Fanwo (Chairman), Tanko Mohammed (Secretary), and Shaibu Ipinmisho (Member), the group lauded Tinubu’s bold economic reforms, energy sector interventions, and nationwide infrastructural projects. “The people…